The beloved story of an unexpected friendship between a fiercely independent Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in Civil Rights Era Atlanta. Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize and 1990 Academy Award for Best Movie.
The seemingly simple story plumbs issues of aging, race relations, class, and the human need for connection, all illuminated by a cast of actors at the top of their game. Rosato owns her character completely, eliciting laughs while not playing for them and subtly conveying the neediness at the heart of Daisy’s combative nature. Rosato’s expressive face communicates a world of emotions; without a word being uttered, her final moments onstage speak volumes.
- Iris Mann, Backstage